CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Mar 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Asiago cheese recalled by Sargento Foods
Sargento Foods is recalling Asiago cheese, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Feb 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1012-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93950
- Recalling firm
- Sargento Foods, Plymouth, WI
- Brand
- Asiago
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Feb 2024
- FDA classified
- 29 Feb 2024
- Reported
- 6 Mar 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Asiago cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Part #10197, Fancy Shredded Fresh Asiago Cheese Pack Size 500/0.75 oz. Material #10001006, UPC 46100342688. 2. Sargento Shredded Fresh Asiago Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10003176, UPC 46100354865. Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Where it was distributed
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, RI, TX, WA, WI
ArizonaCaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaMarylandNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaOhioRhode IslandTexasWashingtonWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Batch / Use By Dates: Product 1: 02225879 / Best By JUN/01/24 Product 2: 02224176 / Best By MAY/18/24; 02225887 / Best By JUN/01/24
Where was it sold?
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, RI, TX, WA, WI
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
10 other products · FDA event 93950This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Swiss cheese recalled by Sargento Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Swiss cheese recalled by Sargento FoodsSwiss | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Sargento Part #10129 Fancy Shredded Bistro Blends Nacho recalledSargento Part | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Sargento Deep V Shredded Taco Cheese Blend Material #10002484 recalledSargento Deep | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Cotija cheese recalled by Sargento FoodsCotija | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Monterey Jack cheese recalled by Sargento FoodsMonterey Jack | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Sargento Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese recalledSargento Bevel | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Cheddar cheese recalled by Sargento Foods | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | White Cheddar cheese recalled by Sargento Foods | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Italian Cheese Blend recalled by Sargento Foods | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states | |
| CLASS I | Parmesan cheese recalled by Sargento FoodsParmesan | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states |
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All 33| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Parmesan cheese recalled by Sargento FoodsParmesan | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Italian Cheese Blend recalled by Sargento Foods | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states |
| Food | CLASS I | White Cheddar cheese recalled by Sargento Foods | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states |
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| Food | CLASS I | Sargento Bevel Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese recalledSargento Bevel | Sargento Foods | Listeria | 15 states |
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